… the Indy 500 and golden memories: Papa’s 1914 stories of Barney Oldfield, his hero, memories of the family glued to the radio/TV on Memorial Day every year. And today, my great-granddaughter knows to only phone her Noni during commercials.

— Gloria L. Morgan, Livermore

… how my day starts out boring but when I’m in Mrs. Luna’s 1st period class I am in a different world.

— Xavier Ebreo, Hayward

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… when parents address their kid’s high school or college graduation announcements rather than the student doing it himself. If the graduate can’t do this on his own, he doesn’t deserve to receive money or a gift. Also, I really hate it when the student doesn’t write a timely thank-you note for the money or gift you’ve sent.

— Nancy Quintel, Alamo

… the expression “you’re kidding.” I once remarked to an associate that so and so died, and his response was “you’re kidding.” My response was “You jerk. Do you think I would kid about something like that?” You hear the expression so often on TV and everyday conversations that it drives me up the wall. I wish to ban that expression from our conversation forever.

— Robert Beaudreau, Fremont

… when you stand in a line behind people that wait until their purchase has been totaled before they even start to dig their wallet or checkbook out. People, be considerate of others. Be prepared. If I write a check, I always have it all made out except for the amount. Even better, use your debit card, and be ready for your total.

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